Abrosimova, Minnesota's top pick in the April draft, set a franchise record for field goal percentage with 8-for-9 shooting. The former Connecticut standout, who missed the preseason and six regular-season games with a foot injury, has scored 79 points in her last five games.

Katie Smith, the WNBA's leading scorer, had 19 points and a career-high seven assists for Minnesota (7-12), which won for the second time in nine games.

Lauren Jackson led Seattle (8-13) with 21 points and 10 rebounds.

Abrosimova scored 14 first-half points and led the Lynx to a 31-25 halftime lead.

Minnesota pushed its lead to 16 points in the second half before Seattle rallied within five points, 59-54, with 4:26 left.

Minnesota's Janell Burse, left, battled for a rebound Saturday with Seattle's Lauren Jackson during the first round of the Storm's 73-71 loss. AP photo by Tom Olmscheid MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Katie Smith and the ball both seem to hang in the air forever. ... [Read More...]

Seattle's Lauren Jackson, right, drove to the basket Friday against Minnesota's Tamika Williams. Jackson led the Storm with 16 points in their 68-65 victory. AP photo by John Froschauer SEATTLE (AP) -- Lauren Jackson had 16 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks to lead the Seattle ... [Read More...]